AI-Savvy BizDev Manager — Partnerships & Growth

Pion; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pion is seeking talented Business Development Managers to join our Sales team in the UK. You will own the full sales cycle from discovery to close, build relationships with brands and partners, and drive pipeline growth through events, meetings, and outbound efforts.

Ideal candidates have a proven track record of closing multi-million revenue partnerships, deep understanding of affiliate networks, and experience using MEDDIC and AI tools in sales. Occasional travel to UK clients is expected.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing the full sales cycle.
• Track record of bringing brands/partners on board in fast-moving environments.
• Understanding of affiliate networks and partner models for scalable revenue.
• Strong commercial drive with focus on long-term value and multi-faceted deals.
• Experience with AI tools in a BD/sales context (Claude, Salesforce, LinkedIn).

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to close.
• Build relationships with target brands and industry partners via events and outreach.
• Drive pipeline growth, manage funnel quality and conversion.
• Execute targeted outreach from a priority hitlist of brands.
• Represent the business externally and travel to clients when needed.

Skills

Full sales cycle

Affiliate ecosystem

MEDDIC

AI tools

Sales forecasting

Travel occasionally

Tools

Salesforce

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Claude

Job description

Pion is seeking talented Business Development Managers to join our Sales team in the UK. You will own the full sales cycle from discovery to close, build relationships with brands and partners, and drive pipeline growth through events, meetings, and outbound efforts.

Ideal candidates have a proven track record of closing multi-million revenue partnerships, deep understanding of affiliate networks, and experience using MEDDIC and AI tools in sales. Occasional travel to UK clients is expected.